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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hanaiakamalama Luahoomae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Masino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masino is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Il Padrino. This should be fireworks!
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215 cm
26
270 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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190 cm
27
250 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hanaiakamalama Luahoomae! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Don Masino! The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Masino scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Masino scores with a body shot.
Masino lands a right hook to the body.
Masino lands a jab to the nose. Masino lands with a good body shot. Masino throws a series of punches but Luahoomae moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Masino lands a body shot.
Masino cracks a nice hook into Luahoomae's ribs. Sloppy strikes from Masino. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Luahoomae has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Masino finds it's way round the side to connect with Luahoomae's head. Masino misses with a double jab.
Masino lands a lovely overhand right. Masino missing with a left hand there. Luahoomae was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Luahoomae changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Masino looks to land a left hand but Luahoomae moved out of range nicely. Luahoomae takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nice straight punches there by Masino. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Masino. Jab by Masino. Luahoomae slips under a jab from Masino. Masino scores with a body shot.
Masino lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Good shot there by Masino. Masino throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Luahoomae on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Masino jabbing away but nothing is landing. Luahoomae changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Masino loads up on a big right hand but Luahoomae slips the punch. Masino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Masino connects with the punch. Luahoomae walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A telegraphed right hand from Masino misses the target. Luahoomae drops down looking for a counter takedown but Masino sprawls and moves away. Masino wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Luahoomae slips under a jab. Don Masino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Masino lands a slapping body shot.
Masino has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Luahoomae shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Masino lunges at Luahoomae with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Luahoomae's hand. Masino clobbers Luahoomae with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Masino dominated that round. The cut man is working on Don Masino's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Luahoomae slips a straight right by Masino. Luahoomae avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Luahoomae half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Masino connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Masino scores with a hook to the body. Luahoomae takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Masino lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Hanaiakamalama Luahoomae has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A big left from Masino misses. Luahoomae takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Masino looks to land a left hand but Luahoomae moved out of range nicely. Luahoomae tries to counter with a takedown but Masino is quick to defend against it. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Luahoomae might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. A jab from Masino misses. Masino lands with a shot to the body. Luahoomae slips under a jab. Masino lands a jab-cross combination. Masino jabs Luahoomae right on the nose. Luahoomae blinks but takes it well. Masino lands a left and a right that send Luahoomae crashing to the mat, dazed. Masino thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Luahoomae is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Masino throws a hook but Luahoomae blocks it. Masino is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Masino shuts the power down on Luahoomae. Lights out, game over! Masino is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Don Masino! Don Masino seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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